Inro with map of Japan
Artist
Shiomi Masanari
(Japanese, 1647 - approx. 1722)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1670-1722
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
MaterialsLacquered wood with sprinkled metallic powder (maki-e) decoration
DimensionsH. 3 in x W. 2 in, H. 7.6 cm x W. 6.3 cm
Credit LineGift of Dr. Joseph Kushner
Object number2014.6
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedsigned in minute red four character cartouche at the lower right corner of the side showing Kyushu.
Shibata Zeshin
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)
approx. 1800-1868
approx. 1775-1850
approx. 1800-1900
Kitamura Shunsho
approx. 1900-1939